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Many children, families and adults in Washington State may be able to get free or low cost health insurance. Your ability to get these state and federal sponsored medical programs is based on income and family size. Click a link below for more information.

Free or low cost health insurance for:
Children under 19 years of age
Birth control for women, men and teens
Pregnant women
Adults and families
Women's health exams with mammogram and Pap test
Adults 65 years of age and over
Emergency health coverage for immigrants

Adults and families may be able to get free or low cost health insurance through Basic Health Plan (Washington State Health Care Authority) or Medicaid (Washington State Department of Social and Health Services.)

Basic Health Plan
Basic Health Plan (BHP) is now accepting applications but is in "managed enrollment." Managed enrollment means that your eligibility will be reviewed but that you may have to wait for coverage a few months until an opening occurs.

Income guidelines for Basic Health effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.

Medicaid
Medicaid has two programs that provide free health insurance if you qualify - Family Medical and Family Planning Only.
1. Family Medical:
You must be very low income and have a child or dependent to qualify.
2. Family Planning Only ("Take Charge"):
The Family Planning Program is a program to assist low income women and men avoid an unintended pregnancy by offering birth control methods, medical exams, and counseling services related to decisions about when or if to have children.

How to find out if you qualify for Family Planning:
Find your income and family size on the following chart. If your monthly income is below or near the amount on the following chart, you may be able to get Family Planning Only services.

How to apply:
To apply, go to the family planning clinic nearest your home.